IOCL Refineries Division Apprentice Recruitment 2025

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an official notification for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973 at various IOCL Refineries Division locations. Launch your career with IOCL! This apprenticeship drive opens doors for qualified candidates across key roles – from hands-on Technicians and skilled Trade Apprentices to promising Graduate Apprentices – at our nationwide refinery operations. Candidates looking to build a career in the oil and gas sector through apprenticeship training are encouraged to apply online.

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Application Fee

No application fee is needed to apply for the IOCL Apprentice positions.

Vacancy Details

The recruitment is for various disciplines under three categories of apprentices: Technician Apprentices, Trade Apprentices, and Graduate Apprentices. The vacancies are distributed across the following IOCL refineries:

Note: Detailed discipline-wise and category-wise vacancy break-up is available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit (As on 30-04-2025):

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 24 years
• Relaxation in upper age limit:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (NCL): 3 years
  • PwBD: 10 to 15 years depending on category

Educational Qualification:

• Technician Apprentice : Position requires a 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline.
• Trade Apprentice (Accountant): Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com).
• Trade Apprentice (DEO & Assistant HR) : Position, candidates must have a 12th-grade education along with additional skill requirements, such as typing proficiency.
• Graduate Apprentice (Non-Technical): Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university.

Note: Candidates must have obtained the qualifying degree/diploma in regular full-time mode from recognized Indian institutions.

Pay Scale / Stipend

• The stipend will be provided in accordance with the Apprentices Act, 1961/1973, and the Apprentices Rules, 1992.
• It varies according to the category of apprenticeship (Trade, Technician, Graduate) and will be informed during the selection/joining process.

Selection Process

• Written Test:
  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Type: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Sections:
    • Technical/Discipline-based questions
    • Generic Aptitude and Reasoning
    • English and General Knowledge
• Qualifying Criteria:
  • General/EWS: Minimum 40% marks
  • SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 35% marks
• The final selection will be determined based on the performance in the Written Test and subsequent document verification.

How to Apply

Candidates are required to apply online through the official IOCL recruitment portal. Below is the step-by-step application process:

1. Visit the official IOCL Apprentice recruitment portal.
2. To begin the application process, register yourself on the IOCL recruitment portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in the online operation form with all needed particular, educational, and communication details.
4. Upload scrutinized clones of your snap, hand, and applicable instruments.
5. After completing the operation form, submit it and take a printout for future reference.

Note: No hard copies need to be sent to IOCL offices.

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